I think Summer has arrived and is very much welcomed after a rather long Winter.

Branch Leader's Letter for March

As usual our first meeting of year was the AGM and 23 members attended. The Rector chaired the meeting and began by welcoming everyone followed by prayers...

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR DECEMBER

Many thanks to all the ladies who provided cakes for the Induction Service on the 19th November as we welcomed our new Rector, Julian and Jackie to Bury Parish Church. Our prayers and support are with them as they begin this new chapter in their lives.

At the September meeting it was agreed we would hold our Christmas celebration at the Masonic Hall in Bury on Tuesday 5th December at lunchtime rather than in the evening....

Thank you to everyone who attended the afternoon tea and a special thanks to the ladies who helped bring it all together on the day. In total including the guest speaker we catered for forty-six people. I have had many comments from people saying how much they enjoyed the social get together and found the speaker very entertaining. We raised £125 which will be donated to Mothers’ Union projects.

Branch Leader's Letter for August

Thank you to all members who attended the Deanery Festival at St Paul’s, Ramsbottom. It was a nice service and as usual candles were lit in memory of members who have died during the past year. 

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR JUNE

Summer is here. I hope you are all enjoying the long summer evenings.

At the last meeting we heard from Doreen Hough about her experiences of working with families of prisoners...

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR JUNE

Firstly a huge thank you to all members who helped at the Deanery AGM and the Parish Lunch held in May...

Firstly, let me thank all members and friends for the generous donations of cakes for Mothering Sunday and Easter Eggs for the children.

I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Mothering Sunday. Many thanks to you all for the generous donations of cakes received and served following the morning service. Also, thank you to all the members who helped in official duties on the day.

As usual our first meeting of the year is the AGM which was held on the 7th February. The Reverend Ian McVeety who chaired the meeting welcomed everyone and opened with prayers. Thank you to Ian and all who attended.

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR FEBRUARY

As usual our year begins with the AGM on the 7th February. Please note the meeting begins at 7.30pm. No Holy Communion Service prior to the meeting. A light supper will be served following the meeting.

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR DECEMBER

At our meeting in November we had Brian Hallworth speaking about the customs and traditions of Christmas. 

Firstly, I must thank the Rector and his team for the lovely Festival service hosted at our Church in October. Also thanks to members who helped in an official capacity and all who attended the service

...The Deanery Festival is to be held on Monday 3rd October @ 7.30pm in the Parish Church and following the service refreshments will be served in the Blackburne Hall...

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR SEPTEMBER

I hope you have all enjoyed the Summer break....

BRANCH LEADER'S LETTER FOR AUGUST

Mollie Seddon our oldest and longest serving member of our branch sadly passed away in June...

Mothers' Union Letter for July

Thank you to Jean Simpson for her interesting talk on her visit to Buckingham Place to receive her MBE award...